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  1. Sep 21, 2008, 12:41 PM
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    Hutch911
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    To clean or not to clean and how to ?

    Found my first Breast plate should I clean it or leave it as is and how would you clean it woth out damage.

    Thanks
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  2. Sep 21, 2008, 12:45 PM #2
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    Re: To clean or not to clean and how to ?

    Hey, Hutch... great plate!

    I know others will disagree, but I'd leave it just as is.
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  3. Sep 21, 2008, 03:34 PM #3
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    Re: To clean or not to clean and how to ?

    It's fantastic as is. Leave it alone, Bill.

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  4. Sep 23, 2008, 08:16 AM #4
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    Re: To clean or not to clean and how to ?

    Leave it as-is.


    GREAT find!
    Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
    TEN Half Reales:
    1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
    1836 8 Reales
    A 17?? One Real
    1819 Token/Jeton
    Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
    Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
    FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
    1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
    1892 Barber Dime
    1918 Walking Liberty Half
    1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
    Military Relics:
    Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
    FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
    1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
    CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
    CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
    3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments

    Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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  5. Oct 13, 2008, 02:56 AM #5
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    Re: To clean or not to clean and how to ?

    Yes, leave it as it is. Some micro-crystal wax treatment or other sealer can be used to protect it further.
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